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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.27, 25.94 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.27, 25.94 and 15.38 is: 23.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.27 : 25.94 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.27/25.94 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.27x = 25.94 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.27x = 398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398.96/17.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.10

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